Journals
Distinguished periodicals covering cardiovascular medicine & research. Always somewhere to submit papers. Always something to read.
Books
A wide selection of essential Cardiology titles to advance your learning. With many books in the Portfolio, there is a title for everyone's needs.
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European Heart Journal - Cardio-Oncology
Learn more about the newest journal in the ESC Journal Family
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ESC Official Documents
Read the latest official documents from the ESC, its Associations, Working Groups and Councils
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Become an ESC Reviewer
Learn more about reviewing opportunities in the ESC Family
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Calls for Papers and Content Highlights

Multimodality Imaging in Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Call for papers for a Special Issue in European Heart Journal – Imaging Methods and Practice.This special issue aims to highlight innovative applications, clinical insights, and translational research that leverage multimodality imaging to enhance the understanding of CVD in women across the lifespan.
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Most Cited Articles Hub
Discover the most cited articles published in ESC journals over the past year, updated live to reflect current citation trends.
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Most Read Articles Hub
Discover the top 20 most read articles in each of the ESC Journals from the past 12 months, updated live.
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Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease
Call for papers for a Special Issue in European Heart Journal Open.This special collection seeks to highlight and advance research at the intersection of mental health and cardiovascular medicine, fostering greater recognition of its importance and promoting the translation of findings into clinical care.
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Featured Collections

Year in Cardiovascular Medicine 2025
The 2025 Year in Cardiovascular Medicine series highlights and summarises key topics in cardiology from the past 12 months.
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Australian Collection
Explore 10 standout papers from Australia published in 2025 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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ERA and ESC Joint Collection
This collection, curated as a joint effort by the European Renal Association (ERA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), sheds light on the critical importance of addressing the intertwined nature of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic disorders.
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Cases of the Year 2025
EHJ - Case Reports is pleased to share the top 2025 case reports nominated by the journal’s Deputy Editors and voted for by Associate Editors.
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Publishing open access in ESC Journals: Read and Publish agreements
OUP has a growing number of Read and Publish agreements with institutions and consortia that provide funding for open access publishing.
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Publishing open access in ESC Journals: Low and Middle-income Countries open access waivers and discounts
Corresponding authors in low- and middle-income countries and regions covered in this initiative are eligible for a full waiver or discount on their open access charge if publishing in a fully open access journal.
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ESC Manuscript Transfer
ESC Journals may give you the option to transfer your manuscript to another ESC Journal if your paper cannot be accepted at your chosen journal.
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Become an ESC Member
The ESC is an independent, non-profit organisation, representing more than 100,000 individuals in the field of cardiology, from Europe and around the world.
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